The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to amend the current rule chapter to revise the process by which health care providers meet the minimum criteria for certification pursuant to Section 440.13(3)(a), F.S. The proposed ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of Worker's Compensation

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
69L-29.001: Definitions.
69L-29.002: Requirements for Certification
69L-29.003: Certification Time Frames
69L-29.004: Occasional Health Care Providers
69L-29.005: Decertification of a Health Care Provider
69L-29.006: Decertification Process
69L-29.007: Recertification Process
69L-29.008: Determining Certification Status
69L-29.009: Carrier Responsibilities
69L-29.010: Health Care Provider Responsibilities
69L-29.011: Workers' Compensation Certification Training Courses
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to amend the current rule chapter to revise the process by which health care providers meet the minimum criteria for certification pursuant to Section 440.13(3)(a), F.S. The proposed amendment also introduces the “Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Certification Tutorial,” a no-cost, on-line resource that implements an electronic certification process for health care providers that will improve efficiencies in the certification process. The tutorial ensures participation only by statutorily defined providers and provides a learning tool that allows providers to progress at their own pace and to create and maintain their provider profile. The tutorial supplies providers with an overview of the Florida Workers’ Compensation System and the general administrative policies necessary for a health care provider to be certified and successfully participate under the Florida workers’ compensation system.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Certification of Health Care Providers.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.13(3), (13) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: 104J Hartman Bldg., 2012 Capital Circle S.E., Tallahassee, Florida
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Eric Lloyd, [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Eric Lloyd, Program Director, Office of Medical Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4232, [phone], [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.